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2. The time sense in the past 1. (The past tense) This chapter explains the form in the past. In English, the present tense is used as the present and the past tense is used as the past. But as the past, the past tense is not only used but also the present perfect form is used. This is often compared to the past tense. This chapter explains the past tense, the present perfect form is explained in the next chapter.

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